Useful Searches

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Improved Containers 2.11

Improved Containers adds quality of life features to containers in Starbound.
The aim is to keep the mod multiplayer friendly so you will still be able to play with friends that do not have the mod installed.

It is not compatible with other container mods that add similar features.

This is a client- & server-side mod. That means that the mod must be installed for the client (you) and the server for all features to work as intended.

Feature breakdown
Some features listed below are client-side but have a server-side container lock that prevents other players from manipulating anything when you are. This is put in place to prevent items from disappearing.
If the mod is not installed on the server or if it's running an outdated version, the rename button will be grayed out. This means you should be careful and avoid sorting or stacking the same container as someone else is currently using.

Persistent storage (server-side)
Looted containers that have been opened once will keep items inside instead of spilling everything on the floor.
If a looted container has content, it will be highlighted with a red border and a different tooltip indicating how many items there are inside of it.

Mass selling (server-side)
The container value, or sell price, will include all the items inside of it.

Renaming (server-side)
Write a name or leave blank to reset, and hit enter. The container UI will close and update its name.
Accepted characters are A-Z 0-9 . ' - ( )

Searching (client-side)
Search for item names or search for tags (category, type, etc) by placing a number sign/hashtag first. E.g. #consumable, #storage, #weapon, #armor
You can find up to 32 items at a time, if the textbox turns red then you need to narrow your search.

Sorting (client-side)
Items are sorted by an weighted item sort system with categories > rarity > name > count.
Suggestions can be left in the Item sorting thread.

Quick stacking (client-side)
Will attempt to fill up stacks with items from your inventory and it will also attempt to fill empty slots with the same items that are already inside.
Due to limitations, it will not stack any objects or containers with item slots, crafting stations or items with durability.

Configuration is disabled in 1.3 as there is no way to read config.ConfigurationIf you want to play with the default settings, just skip over this. All settings default to false and are opt-in.

After changing a settings, you have to unload the currently loaded worlds for container settings to take effect. The easiest way to do this is to restart a server or go to the main menu in singleplayer.

Mod support
To support mods and new containers, patch files must be manually created.
While I am not able to actively maintain patch files for mods that I do not use, you can just report back if you find any containers that need patches.

Bug reporting
When bug reporting, please use the forum thread and not the comment section.
Include your starbound.log file that is located in your Starbound installation folder under the storage folder.
Windows: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Starbound\storage\starbound.log
Open the file and copy the contents to http://pastebin.com

Mod Pack Permissions:

Anyone can use this mod in their mod compilation without the author's consent.

Mod Assets Permissions:

You must get the author's consent before altering/redistributing any assets included in this mod.

Compared to Enhanced Storage, this seems to be a more minimalist version. So if you just like simple functionalities (like renaming, sorting, stacking) without needing to add new items or the like, this mod might be for you.